Rita C. La Greca, of Medford, passed away on Saturday, July 22nd. She was 80. Born in Italy, Rita came to the US with her family as a young child. She was the cherished daughter of the late Rosario and Iaga (Orsolini) La Greca.
Rita’s biggest passion was her family. She loved spending time with her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Rita’s main goal was to be the “Great Aunt” of all time, that role was extremely important to her.
When Rita was not spending time with her family, she enjoyed riding in muscle cars, decorating her condo for Christmas and making sure that she was dressed to the nines. She was truly a classy and fancy lady.
Rita was the dear sister of Mary Rizzo, and the late Norma Giannattasio and Joseph La Greca. She was the loving aunt of Linda, Marco, Roberto, Annalisa, Cindy, John, Jim, Steve, Jeff and their families. She was the caring great aunt of many.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Rita’s family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Friday, July 28th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 10 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rita’s name to the American Lung Association., 1661 Worcester Rd., Suite 301, Framingham, MA, 01701.
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